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Sir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and The Black Douglas; c. 1286 – 25 August 1330) [1] was a Scottish knight and feudal lord. He was one of the chief commanders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Lord Alfred Bruce Douglas (22 October 1870 – 20 March 1945), also known as Bosie Douglas, was an English poet and journalist, and a lover of Oscar Wilde. At Oxford University he edited an undergraduate journal, The Spirit Lamp, that carried a homoerotic subtext, and met Wilde, starting a close but stormy relationship.
Sir James became lord of Douglas and was called “the Good” by the Scots. Ironically, he was considered to be the most feared knight in Scottish history. He mastered fear as a tool of war and was ferocious and relentless in battle.
Sir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and James the Black Douglas), (died 1330), was a Scottish soldier, knight and leader during the Wars of Scottish Independence. He is considered one of Scotland's greatest heroes .
James Douglas, also known as “Good Sir James” or the “Black Douglas,” was one of the most renowned and respected knights in Scottish history. His life was marked by loyalty, valor, and unwavering devotion to his homeland, making him a legendary figure in the late medieval period.
Sir James Douglas was the lord of the Douglas family and champion of Robert de Bruce (King Robert I of Scotland). Son of Sir William Douglas (d. c. 1298), who was captured by the English and died in the Tower of London, Sir James was educated in Paris and returned home to find an Englishman, Robert.
James Douglas, the Lord of Douglas, emerges from the annals of Scottish history as a formidable figure renowned for his unwavering loyalty, military prowess, and unyielding commitment to Scotland’s cause during the Wars of Scottish Independence.
